Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388697

Ruddy Copper
Lycaena rubidus

Observation date: July 28, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am unsure if the female at the bottom is Ruddy; if it isn't, I thought the other possibility was a Purplish.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...a newly emerged male...you also show a female among others including a worn male...they fly for a long time in early to mid summer in the mountains. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County